2026 Advanced Chemical & Biotech Patent Institute
The 2026 Advanced Chemical & Biotech Patent Institute is an in-depth continuing legal education program tailored specifically for experienced patent practitioners in the chemical and biotech fields. Organized by the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), this advanced course offers a comprehensive view from both prosecution and litigation perspectives, covering crucial topics relevant to practice in the U.S. and internationally.
Key topics include advanced patent prosecution techniques, navigating legal challenges related to written descriptions, optimizing patent practices in light of recent legislative updates, conducting thorough due diligence considering the latest case law developments, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency, and effective client counseling for strategic portfolio and business decisions.
The event features a networking reception on the first day, providing attendees with opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers include Ali Anoff from Procter & Gamble, Dr. Matt Barton from Forresters, Stephanie Curcio from NLPatent, Morten Garberg from Hoffmann Eitle, and Holger Tostmann from Casalonga.
This institute is ideal for experienced patent practitioners in the chemical and biotech sectors seeking to elevate their practice and stay ahead in these dynamic fields. Attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance their professional capabilities.
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Speakers(5)
Ali Anoff
Director & Assistant General Counsel - Patents at Procter & Gamble
Ali Anoff is the primary patent attorney for renowned brands such as Olay® skin care, as well as Old Spice®, Secret®, and Native® antiperspirant and deodorants. She provides strategic legal counsel to the business to create and protect global intellectual property assets, focusing on IP strategy development, preparation and prosecution of global patent applications, conducting freedom-to-practice assessments, and enforcement.
Holger Tostmann
Partner at Casalonga
With over 25 years of experience in European and US patent prosecution, as well as extensive practice in opposition and appeal proceedings, Holger Tostmann has achieved well above-average success rates. He focuses on patents in the fields of pharma, polymers, materials science, and batteries, providing strategic advice on patent portfolio management by aligning deep technical expertise with legal experience to support clients’ commercial objectives.
Matt Barton
Partner at Forresters
Dr. Matt Barton is a European and UK patent attorney and UPC Representative, heading the Munich office at Forresters. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in patent prosecution and drafting, particularly at the EPO and UKIPO, and has extensive experience in EPO opposition and appeal proceedings. His technical background is in chemistry, focusing on industrial chemistry, coating compositions, aerogels, battery materials, small molecules, and drug conjugates, with a particular specialization in metallurgy, especially aluminum alloys and their methods of processing and production.
Morten Garberg
Partner at Hoffmann Eitle
Morten Garberg is a partner and co-head of HOFFMANN EITLE’s Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals practice group. Since starting his patent law career in the firm’s London office in 2002, he has gained extensive experience in representing clients at the European Patent Office, specializing in opposition and appeal work. Now based in Munich, his expertise spans a wide variety of technical fields, including pharmaceuticals, polymers, foods, and medical devices.
Stephanie Curcio
CEO and Co-Founder at NLPatent
Stephanie Curcio is a recognized leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence and patent law, focusing on modernizing patent practice through workflow-aligned AI. As the CEO and Co-Founder of NLPatent, she applies proprietary AI models to support established patent research and intelligence workflows by automating high-friction tasks, surfacing conceptually relevant context, and reducing manual review, while preserving practitioner judgment, legal rigor, and explainability.
Event Details
- Date
- May 11-12, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Fairmont San Francisco
- Pricing
- $495 - $895
- Audience
- Experienced patent practitioners in the chemical and biotech fields
- CLE Credits
- CLE calculations pending